Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, the air supply brake control release valve expelled the brake air and depleted the air brake supply without warning which resulted in poor brake function as well an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the magnetventil valve needed to be replaced. After the initial replacement, the problem persisted. The manufacturer was alerted.
The worst 2000 Volvo VN610 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension8
- Electrical3
- Steering3
- Body2
- Brakes2
Problems by type
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- Suspension8
- Electrical3
- Steering3
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Transmission2
- Locks1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break
Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.
EA02021
Sleeper berth fires
PE01040
Steering gearbox or u-joint
PE01041
Steering axle u-bolt
PE01042
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Volvo VN610 32
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2000 Volvo VN610 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There was an air leak in the brakes.. This was the third time this happened. One could hear the air leaking from the brakes.*ak air pressure loss .
The steering shaft sector of the u joint locked up.
The truck shakes and makes popping noise when stopping, consumer states that the front springs failed and the dealer agreed to replace it under warranty, however volvo will not upgrade to a heavy duty spring.
Consumer states experiencing problems with the steering gear box.
Consumer states the truck had dash problems.
Consumer complains of the misalignment of the steering tires.
Experiencing wiring problems associated with the dash.
Vehicle is experiencing steer tire wear.
While driving 55 MPH on the highway a malfunction occurred within the steering gear box which caused the vehicle to jerk and then pull to the left, causing loss of vehicle control, which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details.
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Questions about the 2000 Volvo VN610
Is the 2000 Volvo VN610 reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2000 Volvo VN610, 18.0 times a typical VN610 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Volvo VN610?
Suspension, with 8 complaints. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo VN610 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Volvo VN610 have bad suspension?
The Volvo VN610 model years with the most suspension complaints are 1998 (42 complaints) and 1999 (10 complaints).
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